A steamboat named for this man won a celebrated 1870 race down the Mississippi against the Natchez. He lost one battle due to his plans being wrapped around a lost cigar and found by the opposing army, though he later achieved a lopsided victory at Cold Harbor. Previously, he had opposed John Brown at Harpers Ferry. This commander of the Army of No
A steamboat named for this man won a celebrated 1870 race down the Mississippi against the Natchez. He lost one battle due to his plans being wrapped around a lost cigar and found by the opposing army, though he later achieved a lopsided victory at Cold Harbor. Previously, he had opposed John Brown at Harpers Ferry. This commander of the Army of Northern Virginia won at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville but still had to surrender at Appomattox. For 10 points, name this Confederate General who was defeated by Grant's armies in the Civil War.
A steamboat named for this man won a celebrated 1870 race down the Mississippi against the Natchez.
Robert Edward {Lee}